FINE NEW YORK STYLE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING SHERIFF’S MODEL REVOLVER.

FINE NEW YORK STYLE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING SHERIFF’S MODEL REVOLVER. SN 42692. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish, mat cut for ejector rod housing, with 3-1/2″ bbl, half moon front sight, 2-line address and etched panel on left side of bbl. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked with caliber. Mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips numbered on inside “16089”. Revolver is very nicely engraved in New York style, probably from the Cuno Helfricht shop, with about 85% coverage on frame consisting of sweeping foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. One scroll on left side terminates in a large flower blossom. Engraving extends over top strap, both sides of bbl and around muzzle with a large foliate spray at the top of back strap. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with 3-1/2″ bbl, shipped “soft” to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY on April 3, 1883 in a shipment of 25 same type revolvers. Shipped “soft” indicates that it was to be engraved & finished outside the factory. PROVENANCE: David Crocker Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Overall retains 98-99% strong nickel with some dulling on top strap and sides of bbl. Cyl retains 96-97% strong nickel with some minor flaking & fine pitting on front face. Grips are fine with several fine age lines and retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-36839 JR2 (6,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	2220	$7,475.00	FINE NEW YORK STYLE ENGRAVED COLT MODEL 1877 DA LIGHTNING SHERIFF’S MODEL REVOLVER. SN 42692. Cal. 38 Colt. Nickel finish, mat cut for ejector rod housing, with 3-1/2″ bbl, half moon front sight, 2-line address and etched panel on left side of bbl. Left side of frame has 3-line patent dates and left shoulder of trigger guard is marked with caliber. Mounted with 2-pc smooth ivory grips numbered on inside “16089”. Revolver is very nicely engraved in New York style, probably from the Cuno Helfricht shop, with about 85% coverage on frame consisting of sweeping foliate arabesque patterns with punch dot background. One scroll on left side terminates in a large flower blossom. Engraving extends over top strap, both sides of bbl and around muzzle with a large foliate spray at the top of back strap. Accompanied by a Colt factory letter identifying this revolver with 3-1/2″ bbl, shipped “soft” to Hartley & Graham, New York, NY on April 3, 1883 in a shipment of 25 same type revolvers. Shipped “soft” indicates that it was to be engraved & finished outside the factory. PROVENANCE: David Crocker Estate Collection. CONDITION: Very fine plus. Overall retains 98-99% strong nickel with some dulling on top strap and sides of bbl. Cyl retains 96-97% strong nickel with some minor flaking & fine pitting on front face. Grips are fine with several fine age lines and retain a wonderful mellow ivory patina. Mechanics are fine, strong bright bore with scattered light pitting. 4-36839 JR2 (6,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2010 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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